James Delhauer
Glendale,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Communications Specialist with strong foundations in information technology, video engineering, film production, education, and union representation. Proven track record in creating and implementing written, interactive, and visual communication strategies, fostering team collaboration, and adaptability in a results-focused environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Communications & Political Affairs
IATSE Local 695
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated internal and external communication for labor organization of approximately 2000 members, including but not limited to communications with union members, employers, vendors, fellow labor bodies, and government agencies.
- Coordinated messaging with other labor groups to ensure consistency across combined memberships of up to 100,000.
- Developed, drafted, and implemented negotiations strategies as part of labor bargaining.
- Implemented hybrid general membership meetings in which members could participate, vote, and conduct union business either in person or via web conferencing platforms such as Zoom.
- Improved web and social media presence with tailored content strategies for each platform, resulting in higher audience engagement.
- Created audio visual content as needed, including videos, photos, posters, graphics, and educational content.
- Oversaw tech infrastructure, maintenance, and troubleshooting in the office.
Co-Editor - Production Sound & Video Magazine
IATSE Local 695
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Was responsible for sourcing, generating, and editing articles and content for a nationally distributed magazine.
- Articles served as historical records, case precedent, and expert testimony for union business, such as negotiations, grievance hearings, and jurisdictional disputes.
- Oversaw layout design, ensuring visual appeal while maintaining readability for readers across all platforms.
- Worked with ad partners to improve flexibility of access and grow readership.
- Maintained open communication lines with contributors to ensure clarity on expectations and requirements for each submission.
Founder/General Manager
WinDelThor Productions LLC
12.2019 - Current
- Founded and operate film production company.
- Successfully developed and produced an independent feature film, Blood Magick, which is currently pending distribution.
- Produce and execute hybrid virtual/in-person meetings/conferences for various clients. Clients include IATSE Local 44, IATSE Local 695, and Teamsters Local 399.
- Produce, shoot, edit, and deliver high quality live event coverage videos for various clients. Clients include Working Partnerships USA and the U.C. Merced Valley Seed Group.
Freelance Video Engineer/VTR Record Specialist
Various
05.2014 - Current
- Interface with both production and post-production to ensure that media is safely captured, stored, and delivered from production locations to post-production facilities.
- Requires deep understanding of video production workflows, including camera formats, video routing, networking, IT troubleshooting, media management & storage, post production, and delivery.
- Clients include ViacomCBS (MTV's VMAs, Movie Awards, and Nick Cannon Presents Wild N' Out), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (The Academy Awards), Marvel Television (Captain America: 75 Heroic Years), Netflix (Awake: The 24 Hour Game and Bill Nye Saves the World), and many more.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Television & Broadcast Journalism
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2014
Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and critical thinking ability
- Public Speaking
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Marketing and communications
Affiliations
- IATSE Local 695: Member (10 Years)
- IATSE Local 695: Delegate to the 2025 International Convention
- California IATSE Council: Communications Committee
- Entertainment Union Coalition: Communications Committee Chair
- Los Angeles Federation of Labor: Delegate
Certification
- Pronology mRes Server Based Recording Platform (2016 - Present)
- Union 21: Applying AI in Union Communications (In Progress)
Expert Witness Cases
Provided Expert Witness Testimony in the following Criminal or Civil Court Cases:
03-18 D. Perez v. COLA US/Central/CA 17-CV 001630 ODW (PLAx)
Video Enlargement and Enhancement.
Horrell Cantrall LLP, 300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA 90071
02-17 Lopez v. COLA LA/Central/LA CV-16 00098 AB-KS Crime
Scene Reconstruction, Low Light Photography.
Horrell Cantrall LLP, 300 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA 90071
12-14 N.G. et al v. COLA US/Central/CA CV13-008312-SVW(FFMx)
Video Enlargement and Enhancement.
Collins, Collins, Muir, + Stewart LLP, 1100 El Centro St., S. Pasadena CA 91030
Timeline
Director of Communications & Political Affairs
IATSE Local 695
01.2022 - 01.2025
Founder/General Manager
WinDelThor Productions LLC
12.2019 - Current
Co-Editor - Production Sound & Video Magazine
IATSE Local 695
01.2019 - 01.2025
Freelance Video Engineer/VTR Record Specialist
Various
05.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Television & Broadcast Journalism
Chapman University
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